Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) leaps to grab a pass to her during the first half of Game 5 of the team's WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP

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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) leaps to grab a pass to her during the first half of Game 5 of the team's WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Diana Taurasi prepare to take the court before Game 4 of WNBA semifinals against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena September 2. 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward Diana Taurasi prepare to take the court before Game 4 of WNBA semifinals against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena September 2. 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner battles to the basket against the Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner battles to the basket against the Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Yvonne Turner drives to the basket against the Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Yvonne Turner drives to the basket against the Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner fights to the basket and scores against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner fights to the basket and scores against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner scores over the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner scores over the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi argues with an official against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi argues with an official against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello against Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello against Seattle Storm in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi scrambles for the ball against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi scrambles for the ball against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi tries to hold onto the ball against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi tries to hold onto the ball against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts after missing a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi scores her first basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi scores her first basket against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrates after Diana Taurasi hit a 3-pointer against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrates after Diana Taurasi hit a 3-pointer against the Seattle Storm in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi passes the ball against the Seattle Storm Alysha Clark in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi passes the ball against the Seattle Storm Alysha Clark in the second half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner takes a shot over Seattle Storm Natasha Howard in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner takes a shot over Seattle Storm Natasha Howard in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi is pressured by Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi is pressured by Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner reacts after a Seattle Storm foul in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner reacts after a Seattle Storm foul in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Briann January battles for the ball with Seattle Storm Sue Bird in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury Briann January battles for the ball with Seattle Storm Sue Bird in the first half during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals playoff on Aug. 31, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Subdued Seattle Storm fans look on as Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi nails a 3-point shot with seconds left in the second half to send the game into overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime. Elaine Thompson/AP

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Subdued Seattle Storm fans look on as Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi nails a 3-point shot with seconds left in the second half to send the game into overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime.
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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) leaps to get off a pass between Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd (24) and Natasha Howard in the first half in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson/AP

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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) leaps to get off a pass between Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd (24) and Natasha Howard in the first half in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird drives the lane to score late in overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Mercury, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime. Elaine Thompson/AP

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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird drives the lane to score late in overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Mercury, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi complains to an official about a call against them late in overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime. Elaine Thompson/AP

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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi complains to an official about a call against them late in overtime in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime.
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Seattle Storm's Alysha Clark (32) reaches for a loose ball between Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, left, and DeWanna Bonner in the second half in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime. Elaine Thompson/AP

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Seattle Storm's Alysha Clark (32) reaches for a loose ball between Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, left, and DeWanna Bonner in the second half in a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Seattle. The Storm won 91-87 in overtime.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello, left, complains to an official in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Elaine Thompson, AP

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello, left, complains to an official in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal against the Seattle Storm, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike loses the handle on the ball as she is defended by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a single-elimination WNBA basketball playoff game Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) SEAN D. ELLIOT, AP

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Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike loses the handle on the ball as she is defended by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a single-elimination WNBA basketball playoff game Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January dives to keep he ball in play as she tangles with Connecticut Sun guard Layshia Clarendon (23) during the first half of a single-elimination WNBA basketball playoff game Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) SEAN D. ELLIOT, AP

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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January dives to keep he ball in play as she tangles with Connecticut Sun guard Layshia Clarendon (23) during the first half of a single-elimination WNBA basketball playoff game Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner celebrate their victory over the Dallas Wings during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner celebrate their victory over the Dallas Wings during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner high-fives her teammates after beating the Dallas Wings during round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner high-fives her teammates after beating the Dallas Wings during round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi celebrates their win over the Dallas Wings during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi celebrates their win over the Dallas Wings during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner reacts after making a long shot against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner reacts after making a long shot against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi celebrates a basket by DeWanna Bonner against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi celebrates a basket by DeWanna Bonner against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi smiles during a time out against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi smiles during a time out against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi high-fives after a basket against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi high-fives after a basket against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi looks to pass against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi looks to pass against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi calls a play against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi calls a play against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner drives past Dallas Wings Liz Cambage in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner drives past Dallas Wings Liz Cambage in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrates a basket against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrates a basket against the Dallas Wings in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner steals the ball away from Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner steals the ball away from Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi squints at the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi squints at the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner takes the ball away from Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner takes the ball away from Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner drives to the basket and scores past Dallas Wings Liz Cambage in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner drives to the basket and scores past Dallas Wings Liz Cambage in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrate a Diana Taurasi 3-pointer against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury bench celebrate a Diana Taurasi 3-pointer against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner looks for a foul against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral

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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner looks for a foul against the Dallas Wings in the second half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Dallas Wings guard Maggie Lucas drives to the basket and scores against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Dallas Wings guard Maggie Lucas drives to the basket and scores against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner puts up a shot over Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner puts up a shot over Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) in the first half during the round one of the WNBA Playoffs on Aug. 21, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz.
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Mercury's Stephanie Talbot (8) has her nose looked at after an injury during the first half against Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on Aug. 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Stephanie Talbot (8) has her nose looked at after an injury during the first half against Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on Aug. 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittany Griner (42) laughs with her teammates during the first half against the Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on Aug. 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittany Griner (42) laughs with her teammates during the first half against the Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on Aug. 19, 2018.
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The Phoenix Mercury's Briann January and Brittney Griner (right) celebrate a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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The Phoenix Mercury's Briann January and Brittney Griner (right) celebrate a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner rebounds the ball against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner rebounds the ball against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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The Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner celebrate a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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The Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner celebrate a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner reacts after making a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner reacts after making a basket against the Atlanta Dream in the second half on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12) takes a shot while being guarded by Indiana Fever forward Natalie Achonwa (11) during a WNBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on August 10, 2018 Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12) takes a shot while being guarded by Indiana Fever forward Natalie Achonwa (11) during a WNBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on August 10, 2018
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne goes for a shot on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne goes for a shot on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Devereaux Peters watches a play on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward Devereaux Peters watches a play on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her players on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her players on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to a team mate on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to a team mate on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Team Candace Parker's Angel McCoughtry (35) tries to rebound the ball against Team Delle Donne's Diana Taurasi (3) in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis. Stacy Bengs/Associated Press

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Team Candace Parker's Angel McCoughtry (35) tries to rebound the ball against Team Delle Donne's Diana Taurasi (3) in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Team Candace Parker's Chelsea Gray, right, lines up a shot against Team Delle Donne's Brittney Griner, left, in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis. Stacy Bengs/Associated Press

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Team Candace Parker's Chelsea Gray, right, lines up a shot against Team Delle Donne's Brittney Griner, left, in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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After Brittney Griner was ejected from the game, the Phoenix Mercury only had two players on the bench against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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After Brittney Griner was ejected from the game, the Phoenix Mercury only had two players on the bench against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello huddles with her players against Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello huddles with her players against Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson rebounds the ball against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson rebounds the ball against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A Mercury fan points towards the bench after a player is ejected on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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A Mercury fan points towards the bench after a player is ejected on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fans react to a Mercury basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Fans react to a Mercury basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore looks to pass the ball to a team mate on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore looks to pass the ball to a team mate on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little goes for a basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little goes for a basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to pass the ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to pass the ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches the game on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches the game on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to her players on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to her players on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner listens to Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a time out on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner listens to Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a time out on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to the scoreboard after a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to the scoreboard after a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to her team mates on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to her team mates on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to get the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Tanisha Wright on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to get the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Tanisha Wright on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts to a play on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz, Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts to a play on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Mercury's Angel Robinson (0) reacts to having a foul called on her during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Angel Robinson (0) reacts to having a foul called on her during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) and Aces' Kelsey Bone (3) jockey for position in the post during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) and Aces' Kelsey Bone (3) jockey for position in the post during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) hangs her head after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) hangs her head after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) takes to the bench after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) takes to the bench after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) walks off the court after losing 85-82 to the Acces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) walks off the court after losing 85-82 to the Acces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) goes up for a basket against Aces' Carolyn Swords (8) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) goes up for a basket against Aces' Carolyn Swords (8) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots off a screen against Aces' Tamera Young (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots off a screen against Aces' Tamera Young (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (24) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's DeWanna Bonner (24) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots between the defense of Aces' JiSu Park (19) and Moriah Jefferson (4) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots between the defense of Aces' JiSu Park (19) and Moriah Jefferson (4) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) high-fives a teammate and laughs with Diana Taurasi (3) after drawing a foul against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) high-fives a teammate and laughs with Diana Taurasi (3) after drawing a foul against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Briann January high-fives teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating three pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Briann January high-fives teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating three pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over the defense of Aces' Carolyn Swords (8) and Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over the defense of Aces' Carolyn Swords (8) and Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's head coach Sandy Brondello reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's head coach Sandy Brondello reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) picks up the foul as she and teammate Alyssa Thomas, right, defend against Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) SEAN D. ELLIOT, AP

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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) picks up the foul as she and teammate Alyssa Thomas, right, defend against Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams celebrates after being fouled while collecting a defensive rebound in the closing seconds against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) Sean D. Elliot, AP

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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams celebrates after being fouled while collecting a defensive rebound in the closing seconds against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello questions the officials during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn.. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) SEAN D. ELLIOT, AP

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Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello questions the officials during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn.. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) goes to the basket as Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Ashley Landis/AP

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Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) goes to the basket as Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January puts a contact lens back onto her eye during the first half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Ashley Landis/AP

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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January puts a contact lens back onto her eye during the first half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts with her team after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Ashley Landis/AP

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Dallas Wings forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts with her team after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) goes up to defend against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Ashley Landis/AP

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Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) goes up to defend against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts to an injury after running into Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Ashley Landis/AP

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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts to an injury after running into Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Mercury's head coach Sandy Brondello talks with an official during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's head coach Sandy Brondello talks with an official during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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The Mercury bench looking sparse with only eight players available to play for the game during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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The Mercury bench looking sparse with only eight players available to play for the game during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots a three against Sun's
Jonquel Jones (35) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots a three against Sun's
Jonquel Jones (35) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury leave the floor after scoring in the third quarter against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury leave the floor after scoring in the third quarter against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi dribbles between a double team from Sun's Brionna Jones (42) and Rachel Banham (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi dribbles between a double team from Sun's Brionna Jones (42) and Rachel Banham (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) argues with an official after picking up her fifth foul and going to the bench during the second half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) argues with an official after picking up her fifth foul and going to the bench during the second half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) reacts after drawing a late foul against the Sun in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) reacts after drawing a late foul against the Sun in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) greets DeWanna Bonner (24) as she looks back at the official laughing after not getting a foul call on an layup against the Sun during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) greets DeWanna Bonner (24) as she looks back at the official laughing after not getting a foul call on an layup against the Sun during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup past the defense of Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup past the defense of Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket against Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket against Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury mascot Scorch dances during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury mascot Scorch dances during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Maya Moore (23) of the Minnesota Lynx is hit in the face by guard Briann January (12) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Maya Moore (23) of the Minnesota Lynx is hit in the face by guard Briann January (12) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer following a score during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer following a score during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against her team during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against her team during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A close-up view of the shoes of center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A close-up view of the shoes of center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Phoenix Mercury react late in the fourth quarter to their loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Phoenix Mercury react late in the fourth quarter to their loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury exits the court following the Phoenix Mercury's loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury exits the court following the Phoenix Mercury's loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Temi Fagbenle (14) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Temi Fagbenle (14) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against forward Cecilia Zandalasini (9) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against forward Cecilia Zandalasini (9) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Leilani Mitchell (5) of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Leilani Mitchell (5) of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against guard Tanisha Wright (30) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against guard Tanisha Wright (30) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A basketball sits on the court during the game between Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A basketball sits on the court during the game between Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gets the rebound during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gets the rebound during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Members of the Mercury huddle up during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Members of the Mercury huddle up during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner fight for the ball at tipoff during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner fight for the ball at tipoff during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson makes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson makes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner attempts to push the ball past Las Vegas Aces forward Tamera Young during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner attempts to push the ball past Las Vegas Aces forward Tamera Young during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner takes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner takes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner looks for a teammate during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner looks for a teammate during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/azcentral sports

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scorch, the Mercury's mascot, pumps up the crowd during a break on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Munoz/The Republic

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Scorch, the Mercury's mascot, pumps up the crowd during a break on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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